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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Senior Automation Engineer
Posted on June 26, 2026 by Employer details Enginuity Inc.
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WHO IS ENGINUITY?Enginuity is a rapidly growing and diverse team providing broad-based experience in oceans-tech, energy, medical, industrial automation and controls, electronics/embedded systems, and consumer products. If successful, you will be exposed to rare, cutting-edge design opportunities across multiple industries and projects. You will have the opportunity to work with seasoned experts as well as new professionals, making their mark in a creative, professional, and fun environment- extremely unique in our region.You won't find us stacked up in cubes or designing by committee. What you will find, is a small but mighty team of engineering, design, technology, research, and strategy experts tackling complex technical problems with fit-for-purpose solutions.We are currently Atlantic Canada's leader in innovation and design, and we need YOUR help driving our mission to be Canada's most impactful engineering and design group. Are you our missing link?WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:Reporting to the Automation and Robotics Manager, your role as Senior Automation Engineer will provide excellence in delivering solutions to technical challenges brought by clients and internal projects. The position is responsible to develop industry leading, market-ready technology solutions.The role centers on leading the design and development of advanced automation and robotic systems, particularly for use in harsh marine, food procession and defense environments. Core responsibilities include integrating PLC, Vision and industrial robots with custom machines or client systems.The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Specification, purchasing, and integration of motion control and automation equipment including industrial 6-axis and other robotics, PLC, HMI, and distributed I/O, motors and VFDs, and networking devices. Perform calculations and systems engineering to ensure custom machines meet throughput capacity or other metrics. Working with applications specialist both internally and externally. Create and approve control panel and system electrical drawings for manufacturability and as fit for purpose. Referencing CEC, ANSI, and or ISO standards during design as applicable. Equipment and material procurement, scheduling, and managing. PLC, HMI, VFD, and robotic programming. Providing mentorship to junior Automation specialists and technical leadership within the department. Conduct technical and code reviews providing feedback. Lead multidisciplinary project team and collaborate with mechanical and electronics engineers. Monitor project milestones and budgets. Prepare technical reports for clients and procedures and standards for internal use. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for client systems both remotely and on-site. THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:Minimum experience 5+ years of project and design experience. Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or other engineering discipline from an accredited university. Candidates must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a professional engineer (or engineer-in-training) with Engineers Nova Scotia, and must maintain their licensure in good standing for the duration of their employment as an engineer.Eligible to obtain Controlled Goods and Reliability security clearance.Demonstrated capability in any of the following is considered a strong asset: Experience with schematic design, AutoCAD electrical preferred. Experience with industrial communication protocols (EthernetIP, UDP, MODBUS TCP, MQTT, OPC UA).Programming industrial machines in structured text, ladder logic, and function blocks. Knowledge of Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA software. Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems and control. Experience integrating industrial & software systems is an asset. [JH4] Experience with full project life cycle (ATP, FAT, SAT) with customer interaction Working on and leading interdisciplinary projects. Experience programmin- Location Halifax, NS
- Work location On site
- Salary$28.00 to $82.42HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2232947
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